On Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m., Choosing Wisely Canada is hosting a one-hour webinar about the updated 2023 PEER simplified lipid guidelines for primary care.
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Enhanced Lipid Reporting screening can help catch cardiovascular disease risks early
The Enhanced Lipid Reporting (ELR) screening initiative was created by the Cardiovascular Health & Stroke Strategic Clinical Network. When sending patients for lipid-based blood tests, adding the ELR screen is a quick and simple addition.
Community partner spotlight: Prostate Cancer Centre
The Prostate Cancer Centre is a medical centre dedicated to the fight against prostate cancer and making positive impacts on men’s health.
Community partner spotlight: Rehabilitation advice
The Rehabilitation Advice Line is a telephone service that provides rehabilitation advice and general health information for Albertans of any age.
Try out the new Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program online tool
The Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program (ALCSP) team recently launched their new and improved online lung cancer screening tool. The tool allows you to quickly determine the eligibility of your patient and download a printable referral form — all in one place. We...
Community partner spotlight: Virtual opioid support
The Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) provides access to opioid addiction care using technology to help opioid-dependent individuals in all areas of Alberta.
Member discounts: Fresh perks
Perkopolis has new exclusive “perks,” including savings of up to 60 per cent on hotels.
PaRx: CMA endorsement
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) endorsed Canada’s national nature prescription program, PaRx, in December 2022.
Patient e-newsletter: July edition
The July issue of our e-newsletter to the public, Community Health Connect, included articles on:
Feature: One stop for OHS resources
You encounter many challenges while practicing medicine, unfortunately, including health and safety concerns for you and your clinic staff.